Metal pens existed in ancient Rome ... Some of the most recent pens were employed for promotional purposes rather than for technical work.

One of the delights of writing in pen is that you can write continuously without having to stop to sharpen your stylus. Writing in metal, while expensive, provides some of the benefits of both ...

Thankfully, this all-too-common quandary has been solved by the practically-named "Metal Pen with Level and Screwdriver," sold by the good folks at Neatorama. The tough, brass-bodied pen is ...